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Ministry of Tourism
IHM Srinagar and IHM Chennai organize online programme ‘Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu& Kashmir, & Ladakh’ to foster spirit of Ek Bhrat Shreshtha Bharat
To foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, IHM Srinagar and IHM Chennai of Ministry of Tourism organized an onlineprogramme‘Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu& Kashmir,&Ladakh’this week.Students from IHM Chennai and 3 students from IHM Srinagar performed the folk dances for these paired states under EBSB.
The students performed in remote and recorded the performance and shared the videoonline. The performances were broadcasted using online platform and a speech was given by the Nodal Officer appreciating the importance of folk dances of both the States.The event was watched and highly appreciated by all the students and the staff of both the Institutes.
An introduction was given to the famous folk dances from these locations, for eg dances which are performed at weddings and main events in Kashmir like Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Hafiza, BhandJashan among others. Similarly, the tribal dances of Tamil Nadu include dances from the simplest form of a puppet show to the PoikkalKuthiraiAttam in which performers dress like a peacock for MayilAttam , as a horse while performing PoikkalKuthirai, as a bull in KaalaiAttam, snake like dress for PaampuAttam and as a bear in KaradiAttam.
The event ended on a high note appreciating the cultural diversity and richness by the participants . E-Certificates were given to all the performers and participants, a total of 192 students participated in the event.
The Sessions online are now available on theYoutube Link : https://youtu.be/_nmxgeju68Ealso on EBSB portal and all social media Handles of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
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Fascinating Folk Dances Of Tamil Nadu, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh”August 21 ,2020
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Fascinating Folk Dances Of Tamil Nadu, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh”August 21 ,2020
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Fascinating Folk Dances Of Tamil Nadu, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh”August 21 ,2020
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to attend NHRC Silver Jubilee Foundation Day function on 12 October
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend the Silver Jubilee Foundation Day of National Human Rights Commission , at New Delhi, on 12th October.
The Prime Minister will issue a Postage Stamp and Special Cover on the occasion. He will also launch the new version of NHRC website. The website will be more user-friendly and accessible to persons with special needs.
The Prime Minister will address the gathering.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 crore;
They include Swarm Drones, Bulletproof Jackets, and Carbines
The Defence Acquisition Council  meeting under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, was held on July 26, 2022. Acceptance of Necessity  for Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Armed Forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC in this meeting under Buy  and Buy  categories giving a further boost to ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in Defence.
Among the proposals approved by DAC in the meeting are three proposals of the Indian Army, viz. Guided Extended Range Rocket Ammunition, Area Denial Munition Type I and Infantry Combat Vehicle – Command have been designed and developed by DRDO. The total value of these three proposals is Rs 8,599 crore. Guided Extended Range Rocket Ammunition has the range of 75 kms with accuracy of 40 meters. The Aerial Denial Munition Type I Rocket Ammunition contains dual purpose sub munitions capable of neutralizing both tanks and armoured personnel carriers as well as B vehicle entrenched troops. The Infantry Combat Vehicle – Command is equipped with technology to collect, disseminate, share and present real time information to commanders to facilitate quick decision making for execution of tasks.
Considering the demand of enhanced protection against the threat of enemy snipers to our troops deployed along the Line of Control and in close combat operations in counter terrorism scenario, DAC accorded AoN for Bullet Proof Jackets with Indian Standard BIS VI level of protection. To combat the current complex paradigm of conventional and hybrid warfare and counter terrorism at the borders, AoN for induction of approx. four lakh of Close Quarter Battle Carbines for the Services has also been accorded by the DAC. This is set to provide major impetus to the small arms manufacturing industry in India and enhancing ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in small arms.
In the recent conflicts across the world, drone technology proved to be a force multiplier in military operations. Accordingly, to augment Indian Army’s capability in modern warfare, AoN for procurement of Autonomous Surveillance and Armed Drone Swarms has been accorded by the DAC under Buy  category.
The DAC also approved Navy’s proposal to procure upgraded 1250KW capacity Marine Gas Turbine Generator for power generation application onboard Kolkata class of ships through Indian Industry. This will give a major boost to indigenous manufacturing of gas turbine generators.
In order to enhance the security in the coastal region of the country, the DAC also approved the proposal of procurement of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels  for Indian Coast Guard under the Buy  with 60% IC.
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Election Commission
Central Police Forces are sent in Advance for Area Domination in concerned Poll Going States/UTs as a Standard Practice: ECI
It has come to the notice of ECI that certain sections of media  have reported on Central Police Forces being sent specifically to State of West Bengal.
ECI would however like to state the following:
Central Police Forces  are routinely sent to all the States and UTs where Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha elections are to take place, for advance area domination, especially in the critical and vulnerable sectors which are identified by meticulous advance reviews and concrete feedback from various sources including political parties and entities. This practice is going on since late 1980s.
During Lok Sabha elections 2019 also, Central Forces were sent to all States and UTs and the same has been done in all State Elections which have been taking place. In the instant case also the CPFs have been sent to all the four states namely Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and UT of Puducherry where Assembly Elections are to take place.
It may be of interest for the Media to know that the orders for CPF deployment were issued to the Chief Secretaries, the DGPs and the Chief Electoral Officers of these five States /UT on the same day, i.e. 16th February 2021.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Premium Subsidy on Crop Insurance
To address the issue of high premium rates for few crops/areas due to adverse selection, inconsistencies in the cultivation of crops as per the suitability of the climate, inconsistencies in collection of yield data etc. under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana  and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme , the requisite central share of premium subsidy  will be provide for areas/crops having gross premium rate upto 25% for irrigated areas/crops and upto 30% for un-irrigated areas/crops from Kharif 2020 season. Though this may affect the State Governments liabilities initially, but will help/encourage them to examine the reasons/causes of such high premium rates and make suitable corrective measures in collection of yield data, issue weather advisory, advise crop diversification to the farmers etc. More freedom has been given to the States to choose the risk including single peril based on prevailing climate conditions etc. to cover more and more crops under the scheme by the State Governments.
Further, National Rainfed Area Authority  has also been requested to Study Operational issues in implementation of PMFBY and to recommend effective implementation strategies for most vulnerable districts.
Based on the requests/representations received from various quarters including farmer organizations, States etc. by the Government and to give choice to the farmers to assess their risk profile and accordingly decide on the issue of crop insurance, these schemes have been made voluntary for farmers w.e.f. Kharif 2020 season.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
DRI action leads to seizure of Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes & Vapes worth Rs. 91 lakhs at Surat
In a major development in the fight against illegal tobacco products, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  action has resulted in seizure of smuggled foreign origin cigarettes and E-cigarettes worth Rs. 91 lakhs approx. from 2 different places in Surat.
In the first instance, officers of DRI carried out searches at the residence and godown of a Chocolate shop owner in Surat. The searches resulted in recovery of a total of 3,60,800 sticks of foreign origin cigarettes of various brands namely Marlboro, Dunhill, Esse Lights, Esse Black, Esse Gold, Djarum Black, Gudang Garam, WIN etc. Also, 198 sticks of prohibited E-cigarettes  were also recovered. The recovered cigarettes valued at ₹ 75 lakhs approx. has been detained under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962 and one person has been arrested.
In another instance, officers of DRI intercepted a railway parcel destined to Surat at Surat Railway Station from which 80,000 sticks of smuggled Esse Lights branded Cigarettes were recovered. The market value of the same is estimated to be Rs 16 lakhs and the goods have been detained.
DRI in Gujarat has been waging a tough battle against smuggling of Cigarettes and other nicotine products. Moreover, the focus on smuggling by DRI has been tightened ahead of the ongoing Assembly elections in Gujarat and the Model code of conduct being in place.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Safe Trade Policy
Countries including India, party to the World Trade Organization  are obliged to follow the rules and regulations of international trade under WTO Agreements, including the Most-Favoured Nation  clause. WTO also provides scope to derogate under specific conditions including National Security provisions. Accordingly, the Export policy of Govt. of India is framed within such parameters.
For exports from 01.01.2021, a new Scheme named Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  has been implemented. The Scheme creates a mechanism for re-imbursement of taxes/ duties/ levies, which are currently not being refunded under any other mechanism, at the central, state and local level, but which are incurred in the process of manufacture and distribution of exported products. All exporters, including MSME exporters are eligible to make a claim under RoDTEP as per the notified Schedule on eligible export items.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  is implementing various schemes for promotion and development of MSME sector in the country. These include International Cooperation Scheme , Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme , Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme , Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries , Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises , A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship , Procurement and Market Support Scheme  etc.
Government has taken a number of initiatives under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support the MSME Sector in the country especially in Covid-19 Pandemic. Some of them are:
- Rs 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for MSMEs.
- Rs 3 lakh crores Collateral free Automatic Loans for business, including MSMEs .
- Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Fund of Funds.
- New revised criteria for classification of MSMEs.
- New Registration of MSMEs through ‘Udyam Registration’ for Ease of Doing Business.
- No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crores, this will help MSME.
The Ministry of MSME has also opened 52 Export Facilitation Centres  in different parts of the country to provide assistance to MSME exporters.
This information was given by Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Restructuring of Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 
This press release is being issued to clarify on the recent media reports covering the internal restructuring of MoSPI. The National Statistical Commission, under the Chairpersonship of Dr. C. Rangarajan, had, inter-alia, recommended for the creation of National Statistical Office  to be headed by a National Statistician, with appropriate autonomy and independence for producing Official Statistics as is prevalent in other countries. The Government, while accepting the recommendations, had approved the establishment of NSO to be headed by Chief Statistician of India by merging the then Central Statistical Organisation  and National Sample Survey Organisation  to form the NSOin May, 2005. The NSO was in existence since then to serve as the executive wing of the Government in the field of statistics, andthe Chief Statistician of India  & Secretary was itssole functionary. In the restructuring exercise, the administrative, coordination and planning activities of MoSPIhave also been brought into NSO, which continues to be headed by CSI & Secretary, for providing requisiteadministrative support to the statistical activities ofMoSPI.
2. The internal restructuring exercise was undertaken with a view to have greater synergies amongst the available statistical manpower and improve data quality not only for survey data but also for administrative statistics.To monitor India’s progress in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals  by 2030, MoSPI has formulated a National Indicator Framework which requires significant data to flow from the field formations and requires extensive use of technology. This requires active and continuous involvement of State Governments, and the field presence of NSS in the States, with their knowledge and experience of official statistics system,can play a proactive role in this process,in addition to their existing functions. In the ongoingSeventh Economic Census, the field officersof Field Operations Division, NSSare playing a prominent role in the supervision of data collection from households and enterprises.
3. The internal restructuring of MoSPI is to strengthen the national statistical system while maintaining its autonomy. The various divisions in MoSPI continue to perform their functions as before. Further, the role and status of National Statistical Commission  remains unaltered and it continues to have the overall responsibility for providing strategic direction and leadership to the national statistical system in MoSPI, line Ministries and State Governments.
4. The Ministry also remains committed to making available official statistics and reports to various users. In fact, MoSPI has revised its guidelines for statistical data dissemination and data are now being made available to all users, free of cost.
Ministry of Defence
ARMY HOSPITAL RESEARCH AND REFERRAL INTRODUCES NOVEL PROCEDURE TO TREAT EYE CANCER
, was inserted and used to perform a minimally invasive surgery, without causing damage to the surrounding tissue.
The main aim of treatment for ocular tumours, in order of priority, is to save the life of the patient, salvage eye and preserve maximum vision. Army Hospital Research and Referral has become the first Armed Forces hospital to perform this procedure successfully.
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Ministry of Finance
Mumbai GST Commissionerate detects Rs 40.5 crores GST evasion by Cryptocurrency Exchange Wazir X
Recovers Rs 49.20 crores in cash including interest and penalty
Mumbai, 31 December 2021
The GST Mumbai East Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone, while investigating the business activities of cryptocurrency exchange WazirX have detected GST Evasion of Rs 40.5 Crores. The Commissionerate has also recovered Rs 49.20 Crores in Cash pertaining to GST evaded, interest and penalty.
Wazix X exchange is managed by M/s Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd and cryptocurrency 'WRX' is owned by M/s Binance Investment Co. Ltd, Seychelles. WazirX was registered as Zanmai Labs in December 2017 as a domestic cryptocurrency startup.
The exchange provides option to a trader to transact in Rupee or WRX. The WRX have to be purchased from WazirX platform.
The firm is charging commission on each transaction in cryptocurrency from buyer and seller both. However, the rate of commission is different for both the transactions. The transaction in rupee attracts the commission of 0.2% and transaction in WRX attracts the commission of 0.1%.
During the investigation it came to notice that the firm used to collect revenue from commission as trading fees, deposit fees and withdrawal fees. It was paying GST only on commission earned in rupee but was not paying GST on commission earned in WRX.
GST at the rate of 18% is applicable on this transaction fees. As such, GST of Rs. 40.5 crores was not paid, which was paid along with interest and penalty on 30.12.21. Total Rs. 49.2 crores have been recovered on the spot from the WazirX. Further investigation is in progress.
The above case is a part of the special anti-tax evasion drive, which relies on intensive data mining and data analytics, initiated by the CGST Mumbai Zone.
The officers of CGST Mumbai zone are investigating business transactions related to emerging economic space like e-commerce, online gaming, Non-Fungible Tokens to identify the areas of possible tax evasion. The CGST department will cover all the cryptocurrency exchanges falling in Mumbai zone and will also intensify this drive in the coming days.Mumbai GST Commissionerate/CP/DR
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Special Service and Features
Divisional Dak Adalat
Kochi, November 17, 2022:
The Divisional level Dak Adalat of Ernakulam Postal Division will be held on 24.11.2022 at 11.00 am through Video conferencing. Grievances of postal customers would be heard during the adalat. Complaints should be sent in advance and contain full details such as date and time of posting, full address of the sender and addressee, registration receipt number with the date and office of booking for eM0/VP/ Registered or Insured/Speedpost articles.
(If the complaint is about the Savings schemes or Postal Life Insurance or Rural Postal Life Insurance, the complaint should contain the account number, name and full address of the depositor, name of the Post office and any reference of the postal department if available. However the complaints already taken up in the previous Dak Adalats and settled will not be entertained.
Mobile number and e-mail ID should be included in the application without fail.
Those who wish to avail this facility may send their complaints in envelopes super scribed ”DAK ADALAT” addressed to ”Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Ernakulam Division, Kochi-682 011“ or sent to sspekmdn.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com so as to reach here on or before 21.11.2022
Ministry of Coal
Funding of Commercial Coal Mines in India
As part of its commitment to assisting India in meeting its energy demands and actively pursuing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Coal organised stakeholder consultation in New Delhi to promote “Funding of Commercial Coal Mines in India”.The event was chaired by Shri M. Nagaraju, Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal and attended by Coal Mine Allocatees and senior officials from Banks/Financial Institutions .
Shri M. Nagaraju inaugurated the meet commenting on the global industry scenario and outlook of coal sector in India, emphasized the imminent need of financing coal mines. He stated that out of 87 auctioned mines till date, only a few have been successful in receiving financing support and urged the Banks/FIs to expedite the financing in the coal sector.
Presentations were made by Shri Ajitesh Kumar, Director, Ministry of Coal on commercial coal mine auctions process and extant enablers for funding commercial coal mines and Shri Ashok Sharma, CGM, State Bank of India  on SBI’s commercial coal funding policy. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director, Department of Financial Services  also addressed the meet and showcased the support of DFS, Ministry of Finance to facilitate coal mine funding.
The meet focused on major concerns pertinent to financing of commercial coal mining and solicited feedback/suggestions from all stakeholders. Given coal mining is capital intensive, the Coal Mine allocatees highlighted possible bottlenecks being faced in availing financial assistance  and requested relaxations in the same. The Banks expressed their willingness and assured flexibility to finance coal mines subject to demonstration of, among other things, project viability, equity infusion visibility etc. in presence of detailed business plan.
Based on the feedback, the Nominated Authority suggested some enablers to facilitate ease of coal financing in India such as, Banks/FIs may designate Nodal Officer for coal mine financing and establish detailed policies, Banks/FIs to explore participation in initial stages , and Coal Mine Allocatees to formulate detailed business plans showcasing project viability before approaching banks for financing needs.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 102.27 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 98.18%; Highest since March 2020
14,306 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is lowest in 239 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last one month
With the administration of 12,30,720 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 102.27 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,01,52,393sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,78,224
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2nd Dose
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91,50,822
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,69,475
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2nd Dose
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1,57,27,472
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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40,72,14,067
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2nd Dose
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12,62,73,063
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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17,20,53,801
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2nd Dose
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9,11,69,536
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,81,37,930
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2nd Dose
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6,39,04,274
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Total
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1,02,27,12,895
The recovery of 18,762 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,35,67,367.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.18%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 120 consecutive days now.
14,306 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload remains below 2 lakh mark and is presently at 1,67,695 which is lowest in 239 days. Active cases presently constitute 0.49% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
9,98,397tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 60.07 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.24% remains less than 2% for the last 31 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.43%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 21 days and below 3% for 56 consecutive days now.